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The Inheritance of Loss: Popular Penguins

By Kiran Desai
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The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai weaves together the lives of characters in a remote corner of the Himalayas and those in bustling New York. It portrays the complexities of post-colonial India and the immigrant experience, delving into themes of identity, cultural clashes, and the impact of globalisation on individual lives. As their stories unfold, the novel explores the profound sense of loss and longing that accompanies their search for a place to belong.
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You might find this book captivating if you enjoy exploring themes of globalisation, cultural clash and the immigrant experience. Set against the backdrop of the Himalayan foothills, it beautifully weaves together the lives of its richly drawn characters, highlighting the complexities of personal and national identity. If you're drawn to poignant narratives that delve into issues of class and post-colonialism with a touch of humour, this story could resonate with you.

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High in the Himalayas is a dilapidated mansion, home to three people. The judge, broken by a world too messy for justice, is haunted by his past. His orphaned granddaughter has fallen in love with her tutor, and the cook's heart is with his son, working far away in a New York restaurant. Around the house swirl the forces of revolution and change...

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High in the Himalayas sits a dilapidated mansion, home to three people, each dreaming of another time. The judge, broken by a world too messy for justice, is haunted by his past. His orphaned granddaughter has fallen in love with her handsome tutor, and the cook's heart is with his son, working far away in a New York restaurant.

Meanwhile, around the house swirl the forces of revolution and change...

The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai immerses readers in a vivid landscape where personal and political tensions intertwine, creating a narrative rich with emotional and thematic complexity.

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The Inheritance of Loss: Popular Penguins by Kiran Desai is praised for its poignant narrative and rich character development, exploring themes of multiculturalism, identity, and the effects of colonialism. Reviewers commend Desai's lyrical writing style and her ability to weave together the personal and political threads seamlessly. The novel is noted for its deep emotional impact and thought-provoking critique of societal issues.

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ISBN: 9780141399362

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 179.0mm

Weight: 188g

Pages: 324

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About the Author

Kiran Desai was born in India in 1971, and was educated in India, in England, and the United States. She is the author of the critically acclaimed Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard and The Inheritance of Loss.

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